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DPAs in practice

DPAs in practiceDeferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs) have been available since 24 February 2014, when the Crime and Courts Act 2013 (CCA 2013) came...
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Produced in partnership with Quinton John Newcomb of Fulcrum Chambers 2nd Aug
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If a company self-reports a corrupt transaction but withholds details of other incidences of bribery, will the SFO give them the benefit of having self reported?

If a company self-reports a corrupt transaction but withholds details of other incidences of bribery, will the SFO give them the benefit of having...
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An introduction to Deferred Prosecution Agreements for Financial Services

An introduction to Deferred Prosecution Agreements for Financial ServicesDeferred Prosecution AgreementA Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) is an...
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DPA process

DPA processWhich organisations will be suitable for DPA negotiationsThe Deferred Prosecution Agreement Code of Practice (DPA Code) for prosecutors is...
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Discontinuance of a DPA

Discontinuance of a DPAWhen does a deferred prosecution agreement expire?A deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) usually expires on the date specified...
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Variation of a DPA

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Breach of a DPA

Breach of a DPABreach of a DPAThe procedure for the circumstances in which a prosecutor believes that an organisation may be in breach of a DPA is set...
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Financial penalties as a term of a DPA

Financial penalties as a term of a DPAFinancial terms available under a DPAThe types of financial terms included as a term of the Deferred Prosecution...
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Corporate co-operation guidance for organisations seeking a DPA

Corporate co-operation guidance for organisations seeking a DPACo-operation by a corporate entity is key to obtaining a deferred prosecution agreement...
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DPA Code of Practice

DPA Code of PracticeThis Practice Note summarises the Deferred Prosecution Agreement Code of Practice published by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and...
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Privilege in DPA negotiations

Privilege in DPA negotiationsLegal professional privilege (LPP) is recognised as a fundamental right by the courts in England and Wales. At its heart...
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The SFO's approach to Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs)

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Deferred prosecution agreements

Deferred prosecution agreementsWhat is a deferred prosecution agreement?A deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) is an agreement between an organisation...
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Use of material and disclosure in the DPA process

Use of material and disclosure in the DPA processDisclosure in the DPA negotiation processOne of the factors in the deferred prosecution agreement...
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Self-reporting corporate offences

Self-reporting corporate offencesSelf-reporting is the process by which a business can report to law enforcement agencies upon its discovery of...
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Terms and content of a DPA

Terms and content of a DPAWhat must a DPA contain?The statutory requirements for the content of a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) are found in...
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Deferred Prosecution Agreements entered into to date—checklist

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